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Unusual Attractions in La Palma

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The Black Beaches of La Palma

Volcanic rocks ground down into sand make this Spanish beach as black as night.

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La Fajana Natural Pools

You can soak in three relaxing pools filled daily by the tide.

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Roque de los Muchachos Observatory

This mountaintop observatory is home to one of the world's largest reflective telescopes.

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Sunken Crosses of Malpique

This underwater graveyard commemorates a group of murdered 16th-century missionaries.

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Cueva de Las Palomas (Las Palomas Lava Tube)

Tour the inside of a massive lava tube formed during a 1949 volcanic eruption.

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The Tidal Waterspout of Los Cancajos

Marvel at this massive waterspout fueled by the incoming tide.

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Museo Arqueológico Benahoarita (Archaeological Museum Benahoarita)

Tools, pottery, and mummies showcase the history of La Palma's native people.

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The Colorful Balconies of Avenida Maritima

These wooden balconies that are both decorative and functional.

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Fuencaliente Saltworks

The largest salt farm in the Canary Islands is located at the foot of an active volcano.

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